Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse - RN - $150.00 per full day Substitute School Nurse - LPN - $125.00 per full day

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess either an RN License or be an LPN
• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; good observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; good physical condition.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees
• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities
• Assists at school immunization clinics
• Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's offices in cases of emergency
• Inspects the school building, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions
• Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment
• Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and others concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease
• Prepares records and reports as required